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📰 From new research tools to fresh reads, here’s your September genealogy news roundup. Don’t miss it!: 🔗 familytreemagazine.com/blog/news/ge... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Did you know Elephind version 2.0 launched this week? 📰 One of our longtime favorite tools for searching historical newspapers just got a major update and relaunch! Explore what’s new here: 🔗 familytreemagazine.com/records/news... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HistoricalNewspapers #Elephant

#GenHour ICYMI Looking forward to this article by @danielloftus.projectinfant.ie I suspect we'll agree on so many details of what to do and what NOT to do.

Thank you to @familytreemag.bsky.social for publishing this! You can read my piece below. ⬇️ #Genealogy

Hot of the press! In this new article by @danielloftus.projectinfant.ie, explore the do's and don'ts for using Find a Grave: 🔗 bit.ly/46VRMBG #genealogy #familyhistory #findagrave

Check out the newest episode of the Best Websites podcast! Host Lisa Louise Cooke highlights some of the most valuable features of Veridian, an excellent resource for finding historical newspapers. Check it out on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvhY... #genealogy

From handwritten charts to AI-powered online databases and more, #genealogy research tools have come a long way. Explore the evolution of the tools and how each era has shaped the way we discover our ancestors: bit.ly/40A6jA3

Cap off the week with some #familyhistory tunes. Our digital editor came up with a playlist to listen to while researching your #genealogy brick walls. Do you have any songs that you would add? Help us create a part 3!

For #Connecticut, proprietors' records matter too. Land was typically granted to groups, not individuals. #genealogy

Many of us are familiar with all the paperwork modern property ownership involves, but that paperwork isn’t new. Depending on when and where your family migrated, these five types of historical land records may help you develop your family tree: 🔗 bit.ly/3JUK6GW #genealogy #familyhistory

🆕 New article from our Editor! You can hardly watch the news or doomscroll social media without seeing "AI" mentioned. Here's 23 #genealogy prompts for AI and expert advice for how genealogists can use ChatGPT and its competitors: 🔗 bit.ly/468nBWe

@philgrass.bsky.social pointing out (another) Ancestry beta tool. It looks like it only transcribes documents if they are in the gallery of the tree (as media). #genealogy

Staying focused while researching is tough. Our digital editor has become a power user of @hankgreen.bsky.social's #focusfriend (tragically, not sponsored). If you also need help avoiding three-hour unrelated research rabbit holes, here are 6 tips to keep your genealogy on track: 🔗 bit.ly/468mfLf

📖 Have you picked up the Sep/Oct issue? In this issue you'll find: 🪦 guide to tombstone symbols 🇩🇪 tips to find German ancestors 🇺🇸 state research guides for Idaho and North Carolina 📖 and plenty more! Pick up a copy at a local bookstore or online at FamilyTreeMagazine.com #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

🏈 It’s NFL season kickoff! As the new season officially begins today, take a look back at the history of the league itself. This genealogy timeline traces the roots of the teams–how franchises were born, moved and evolved over the decades: 🔗 bit.ly/42LR885 #NFL #Genealogy

Thinking about writing your family’s story but don’t know where to start? Same. We’ve all stared at a blinking cursor wondering if “Born in 1842” counts as an opening line. Check out these tips to get your writing journey started: 🔗 bit.ly/3Jdcr6R #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Writing

Did your ancestor serve in the military and receive land as a reward? Bounty land records can offer valuable clues about service, migration and family connections. This guide breaks down how to find and use these often-overlooked resources in your genealogy research 🔗 bit.ly/4flRPtk #Genealogy

🆕 New article alert! Researching French ancestors? 🇫🇷 This just-published guide shares the best online resources for genealogy research in France, from archives and civil records to maps and more. Start discovering your family’s French roots today: familytreemagazine.com/heritage/fre... #genealogy

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Celebrating your Canadian roots? The Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is a must-use resource for discovering records on immigration, military service, land and more. Uncover your family’s Canadian story: 🔗 bit.ly/4euNRxL #CanadaDay #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Have you picked up the July/August issue yet? In this issue you'll find: 101 Best #Genealogy Websites of 2025, 75 Best State Genealogy Websites of 2025, tips for accessing vital records, and plenty more! Pick up a copy at your local bookstore, or buy online in the Shop at FamilyTreeMagazine.com!

On June 23, 1868, one of the first commercially made typewriters was patented in the US, changing the way we write and communicate forever. Old family letters, whether typed or handwritten, are more than just words: they’re heirlooms. Learn how to preserve those letters: 🔗 bit.ly/44kHx8G #Genealogy

Juneteenth celebrates the ending of slavery in the US. This Juneteenth, we honor the stories of freedom, resilience, and family. One resource for uncovering those stories is the Freedmen’s Bureau records, a collection created to assist formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. 🔗 bit.ly/3b1Eau9

Have yellowed, crumbling news clippings in your family archive? You own a piece of history, but also a fragile one that can damage other items over time. Before tossing them out, learn how to preserve your family’s newspaper legacy the right way: 🔗 bit.ly/3pAd5SP #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Today is Women Veterans Recognition Day, a time to honor the contributions and sacrifices of women in military service throughout history. Learn more about their stories and research them in your family history: 🔗 bit.ly/3FJ2SiN To all women who’ve served--thank you for your service. #Genealogy

What's going on at 23andMe? Here's a rundown of the news this week (so far): 27 states + D.C. filed suit to block data transfers (June 9), and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform opened a hearing on privacy and national security concerns tied to the potential sale (June 10) 🔗 bit.ly/4kXlifz

Need a break? Come chill out to the Internet Archive’s microfiche lab livestream & see how history gets preserved. 😎🎞️ Tune in now ➡️ www.youtube.com/live/aPg2V5R... #InternetArchive #LiveStream #LiveNow

🆕 Hot off the press: find your US ancestors from sea to shining sea with this overview of US history; birth, marriage and death records; censuses; and more in this new guide: 🔗 bit.ly/4dTbpMu #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Hit a genealogy brick wall? Before you give up, make sure it’s really the end of the line. This article will help you figure out if the roadblock is permanent or just a detour. With the right strategies, you might be closer to a breakthrough than you think: 🔗 bit.ly/3m9jRx7 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Have old photo negatives, slides, or oversized documents tucked away in boxes? Don’t let them fade into history! Your flatbed scanner can do more than you think. Learn how to quickly scan slides, photo negatives and large items, plus combine multiple scans into one image: 🔗 bit.ly/3iCxK8B

Family Tree Magazine’s 101 Best Genealogy Websites 2025 Edition is here! With more and more genealogy records and tools coming online every day, this annual list highlights the best resources for genealogy enthusiasts to add to their toolkit. 🔗 familytreemagazine.com/best-genealo...

FamilySearch has vast resources for your family history, but its size can make finding ancestors tricky, especially in unindexed records. This article shares strategies to help you search effectively and thoroughly: 🔗 bit.ly/4jrE64l #FamilyHistory #FamilySearch #Genealogy

In the new episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Lisa talks with Rhonda Lauritzen about how to approach sensitive topics when interviewing relatives. Listen now on our website or wherever you get your podcasts: 🔗 bit.ly/4kKztn1 #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Podcasts

Are you planning a family reunion? It's always good to think about details such as any mementos or souvenirs you'd like to create ahead of time, whether to remember the reunion or for attendees to take home. Here are 15 ideas to get you started: 🔗 bit.ly/3SsCxrX #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

You guys...? We did it. 🥰 We won the FULL NEW YORK STATE DEATH INDEX FOR 1880-2017! We beat the largest government agency in the state of New York (@nysdoh.bsky.social), in the highest court of the state, through a Freedom of Information Law (#FOIL) suit. www.reclaimtherecords.org/records-requ...

There are so many ways to tell your family story in an engaging, clever way. Here are some exercises to get you started: 🔗 bit.ly/43ugqYF #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

When you think of military records, you might jump to the Civil War or WWII, but your ancestors may have served in lesser-known wars in that still left behind valuable records for genealogists. Your next big discovery might be hiding in one of them! 🔗 bit.ly/3SMX0I2 #genealogy

Have you traced your family back to Colonial or early America? Who's the earliest ancestor you've found and where did they live? If you're just getting started or hitting a brick wall, here's some tips: 🔗 bit.ly/43lI60v Drop your earliest American ancestor in the comments! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

In the new episode of the Best Websites podcast, discover why Google Earth is an essential tool for every genealogist’s toolkit and tips on how to use it. Listen now on our website or wherever you get your podcasts 🔗 bit.ly/4knlmEe #FamilyHistory #FamilyTreeMagazine #Genealogy

A quick behind-the-scenes glimpse of our upcoming issue from our Editor's desk 👀... #familytreemagazine #genealogy

May 15 is International Day of Families: the perfect time to connect with loved ones and preserve their stories. Check out our guide for hosting successful family history interviews so that you can preserve your relatives’ unique experiences for generations to come. 🔗 bit.ly/38UZNLF #Genealogy

Maps aren’t just for road trips: they’re powerful tools for genealogy! 🗺️ From historical boundaries to migration routes, online maps can help you visualize your ancestors’ world and uncover new research clues. Explore how to use maps in your family history research: 🔗 bit.ly/4jNE1Ji #Genealogy

New article on the site! Looking for family trees, message boards, or regional research help? RootsWeb was once a go-to hub for genealogists. Though frozen in read-only status, much of its content is still accessible today. Here’s a history of RootsWeb and how you can use it today: 🔗 bit.ly/3EULJCn

Planning to use Grandma’s china this Mother’s Day? Nothing says family like setting the table with heirloom dishes, but using them means knowing how to care for them, too. Here’s some tips to help you protect & preserve your antique china so it can be enjoyed for generations to come: bit.ly/3YySOiv

Most drivers rely on GPS for directions, but genealogists have their own kind of GPS: the Genealogical Proof Standard. The GPS is just like a navigation system: it helps guide your research, keeps you on track, and recalculates your route when the records don’t line up: 🔗 bit.ly/3C5LEGo #Genealogy

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Throw open your windows 🌸 warm weather is here to stay! Breathe fresh air into your home and your family history research with these projects to keep you inspired all May long! 🔗 familytreemagazine.com/projects/may... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

✉️ Our e-newsletter is taking a short nap while we upgrade our system (no, it’s not stuck in a burned courthouse!). Once it's back, you’ll continue to get top #genealogy tips, news, and resources—no horse-drawn carriage required. Not subscribed yet? Sign up here: 🔗 bit.ly/3PiFwPU